A Brexit deal was finally agreed between the EU and the UK on Dec 24th 2020.But , even with an EU/UK trade deal, there may still be import duties on some items. UK VAT should not be charged on orders from the UK sent to Ireland/EU. Irish VAT was only due on UK orders over […]
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Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax that is levied on the sale of most goods and services in Ireland. Listed below are the current VAT rates in Ireland in 2021 . The standard rate of VAT. The standard VAT rate in Ireland from March 1st 2021 is 23% In September 2020, the standard rate of VAT […]
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Since January 2021 – most Amazon UK Orders Under €22 have been VAT free for For Irish Shoppers This only applies to items SOLD by or Fulfilled By Amazon and this will end on June 30th 2021 We have written already about the Effect of Brexit on shopping on UK websites such as Amazon. Irish […]
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The 2021 Budget was announced at 1pm Tuesday 13th October 2020. A summary of the main items that will directly affect people’s income or outgoings is given below . Updated October 16th 9 am Summary of Budget 2021 Income Tax No changes to income tax bands or rates in Budget 2021. Earned Income Tax Credit […]
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In 2011 The Irish government reduced VAT on many services relating to tourism.A temporary second reduced rate of VAT at 9% was introduced with effect from 1 July 2011 to Jan 2019 . The 9% VAT rate applied to the following items and services: (between 2011 and 2019) Catering and restaurant supplies, including vending machines […]
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